insulin

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/ˈɪnsjʊlin/

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A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans). / Any exogenous preparation of this hormone for use as a medication.

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After his diagnosis, the doctor explained how insulin helps regulate his blood sugar and adjusted his treatment plan accordingly.

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意味（1）

A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

Ask a dozen persons to tell you what they know about insulin and you will get some surprising and contradictory an- swers. The truth is this: Insulin is not a cure for diabetes, but it is helping to prolong and gladden lives.

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意味（2）

Any exogenous preparation of this hormone for use as a medication.

意味（3）

(broadly) Any exogenous preparation of this hormone or its analogues for use as a medication.

insulins （ plural ）